Bellevue Apartments

Constructed by local builder Charles E. Marks, the Bellevue was the
largest and most expensive apartment building erected during Madison's
pre-World War I apartment house boom. Advertised as a place of "ease and
comfort," the Bellevue featured such Victorian luxuries as built-in
leaded glass bookcases and fireplaces. The building pioneered modern
conveniences, including electric elevators, food and laundry service,
and centralized vacuum, trash disposal and refrigerator systems.

Designated December 1, 1988

Madison Landmarks Commission

The building and marker are located on eastbound East Wilson Street, at its intersection with South Pinckney Street, at or near 29 East Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703.

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Comments from Visitors

Thank you so much for visiting, documenting, photographing and sharing our historic markers! This is truly an honor and it is much appreciated. Jim SchuhChippewa County Historical Society

I just discovered your site and have been using it in my fourth grade summer school class in Viroqua, WI. We learned about Wisconsin throughout the year and are spending some time during summer school reading and talking about the history of Viroqua. We plan to take a walking trip to the Pioneer Cemetery and Lucy Stone marker. Thank you for all of your information!Kimberly (Brye) Cade

Hi, I really love your historic marker site a lot, I write a travel blog and I get pictures of these markers to assist in my writing about each town. I went to the Dean House in January for their monthly tour. Here is a link.

Very nice blog post. I certainly love this site. Keep it up!AnonymousThank you for posting this! I am Russ & Grace's grand-daughter & very happy they helped preserve this little slice of Soo Line history for future generations! Awesome website. Thanks for your work!Lillian Ferrall

Thanks for writing about your experiences! This is such a unique and wonderful way to share the history of our wonderful Wisconsin!tessalynn